Thomas Bark
Experienced Startup/Corporate Attorney
Florida
NY
"He's great a lawyer and reviewed everything perfectly."
About
Thomas's prior experience includes 25 years at two top international law firms, including two years outside the US. Thomas gives practical and efficient advice in a manner that makes it simple for the client to understand. He will not waste your time with… read more unnecessary legalize or unimportant issues.
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Client Reviews
"Thomas is a very responsive, knowledgeable, and skilled attorney who is honest and clear-cut on the facts. He provides no-nonsense answers to legal questions and good options for startups to consider when going through a financing round."
"Concise and timely. Recommended"
"Thomas helped us dissolve our Delaware C Corp. He answered all of our questions quickly and thoughtfully and his questions and instructions for us were very clear. His rate for this service is competitive and he did an excellent job - highly recommended."
"Thomas is incredible. Totally hands-off, fantastically competent. Will use again."
"Great Experience!"
"This may sound like an eBay comment but Thank You Thomas for a great experience! Highly recommended, clear communication, very knowledgeable, outstanding! A true asset to UpCounsel! A++"
Work History
Freelance
Freelance Attorney
Jan 2016 - Present
Freelance attorney representing startups and personal clients in all corporate matters, including formation, finance, founders' issues, labor and contractors, acquisitions, dissolutions, vesting, tax, etc.
Represented 500+ startups in formation and founder issues; 100+ Series Seed/Series A financings; SAFE and convertible note issuances; acquisitions and dissolutions; 20+ founder departures, etc.
Jones Day
Partner
Jan 1998 - Dec 2015
Partner in M&A group, specializing in public and private acquisitions, securities, joint ventures, VC financing, corporate governance, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
Willkie Farr
Associate
Sep 1990 - Jan 1998
Associate in corporate department, specializing in corporate, finance, securities, acquisitions, lending and joint ventures. Worked two years in Paris, France office.